Police say the violence represents a general increase in crime in the neighborhood, while some residents contend the shootings are indicative of crime in D.C. as a whole.
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Nick Trombola
Libraries and their role in preventing book banning
With a rise in divisive arguments and banned books, libraries are finding ways to draw people together as they serve their communities.
Sophia Steele
City initiative to slow car traffic omits Georgetown
Slow Streets Initiative lowers the speed limit on 22 miles of DC roadway. One resident called Georgetown’s exclusion a “failure.”
Maya Smith
Fire on Church Street NW Leaves Nine Displaced, One Firefighter Injured
Propane tank explosions boom through the neighborhood.
Matt Thibault
Members of the Black Fraternal Organization of Honduras celebrate their successes, prepare for more hard work
In October, the Black Fraternal Organization of Honduras became the 45th recipient of the Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Award for being champions of human rights.
Heidi Kirk
Alleyway development project comes to Columbia Heights
EL Studio welcomed around 100 ‘alley-hoppers’ to the neighborhood, allowing them to tour three different alley spaces, including one soon-to-be developed by its team.
Hanna Holthaus
Hard of hearing seek greater accessibility
From over-the-counter hearing aids and cochlear implants to open captioning in movie theaters, the HLAA is pushing for public policies to address their needs.
Kayla Gallagher
D.C. Council considering bills to decriminalize street vending, set up zone in Columbia Heights
The D.C. Council will consider bills to decriminalize unlicensed street vendors and create a vending zone in Columbia Heights. The measures have been introduced by Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau.
Solène Guarinos
Preserving the past through oral history in Old Town
The Alexandria Office of Historic Preservation wants to document Old Town Alexandria’s ever-changing history through interviews. To achieve this, the city last month opened an Oral History Center aimed at preserving...
Alex Fernandez
DDot gives local government parking power
Transportation officials say enhanced residential parking decisions are better made by ANCs.
Austin R. Ramsey